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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,994 and 702,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,994 and 702,813 is: 1,657,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,994 : 702,813 = 702,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,994/702,813 = 702,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,994x = 702,813 × 702,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,994x = 493,946,112,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,946,112,969/297,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657,570.67

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